Ching, the Dynamo's all-time leading scorer, let the club cut his salary in half last year to facilitate his return for the 2012 season after he was left unprotected and ultimately taken in the 2011 expansion draft by the Montreal Impact.

Dynamo president Chris Canetti, comparing the talks to the negotiations he's finalizing with left back Mike Chabala, 28, is optimistic of getting a deal worked out with Ching.

"I don't see any reason to believe that's not going to get done," Canetti said.

Club unveils new uniforms

Getting rid of the collared jersey that resembled a polo shirt, the Dynamo unveiled their new uniforms Monday.

The new jersey stuck with the club's traditional orange for home games and white for the road. The uniform can be matched in all white or all orange or mixed with socks and shorts in white or orange.

The uniform has a mild V neck, a small "Forever Orange" slogan on the left shoulder, the Dynamo crest on the left breast and an Adidas logo on the right breast. The uniform's sleeves are orange and white, and there's a small Texas flag on the lower left side.

"The uniforms look cool," midfielder Ricardo Clark said. "They're lightweight, and I think they're more breathable than last year, so I like them. I think the technology they're putting into uniforms is great. They're more breathable. They're good for sweating, which is good for Houston. I like it."

Carr to get second opinion

Forward Calen Carr, who tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during the 2012 MLS Cup final, is headed to Colorado to have his knee re-examined.

Carr underwent surgery in January. He'll have his knee looked at to see if he'll need further surgery to repair the tear, according to coach Dominic Kinnear.

Kinnear likes Arena's potential

With left back Mike Chabala on the verge of completing his deal to return, the Dynamo cut rookie left back Jimmy Nealis, who was selected in the second round with the 37th overall pick of the 2013 MLS SuperDraft.

Anthony Arena, who was picked with the 18th pick of the 2013 Supplemental Draft, has stuck with the club. He'll provide depth at center back.

"We're going to keep Anthony Arena around," Kinnear said.

Midfielder Driver delayed

English midfielder Andrew Driver, who was acquired on loan last week, remains in his native England finalizing the paperwork for his P-1 visa. He has an appointment at the U.S. Embassy this week.

"We're hoping at the end of the week he's here," Kinnear said.

Even if all goes as planned, Driver isn't likely to suit up for the season opener.